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Student finds shop solution

Local auto shops helped

By Katie Barron

Morgan Community College

Posted:
06/21/2014 01:00:00 AM MDT

Bernie Watson, left, assists Morgan Community College maintenance worker Greg Schehrer unload an auto rotisserie sponsored by local body shops. In the background is Watson's project at the shop, an ultra-high performance Mercury Comet Caliente, the first vehicle to go on the new lift. (Courtesy photo/ Fort Morgan Times)

Morgan Community College student Bernie Watson saw a need in the college's auto collision repair shop — and found a solution.

MCC was asked to return the auto rotisserie that it had been loaned, leaving the shop without a lift, but Watson wanted that equipment.

"I enrolled at MCC because I enjoy repairing cars," Watson said. "Last year I purchased a 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente with hopes to restore to its original condition. When I found out that (instructor Tim Grauberger) was going to need another auto rotisserie, I put in some phone calls."

"Bernie and I were able to find several sponsors for the new lift," said his wife, Deborah Jorisch Watson, CPA. The Watson's, together with Joe Fuentes of 3 Amigos Auto Body, Larry's Auto Body Repair and Painting, Griffith Auto Body LLC, and Restorations by Troy, were able to acquire the equipment.

"Tim Grauberger does a great job with these students," Watson said. "I don't know if the kids realize coming into the program how hard they are going to work. But they like Tim; he makes the process of learning engaging."

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